as in twists
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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twists
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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